Curriculum Vitae: Adrian Graham-Freshwater BSc.

Personal Details

Name: Adrian Graham-Freshwater

Address: *** ***** ***** ***** ******* Oregon 97504

Phone: 541-***-****

D.O.B: 11th April 1963

Email: aco6pl@r.postjobfree.com

Academic Qualifications

Sept 1992 - June 1996 BSc. Manufacturing Engineering

DeMontfort University, Leicester, UK

Sept 1979 - April 1983 Ordinary Technicians Certificate

E.I.T.B. Training in H4 and H29 Milling modules

Professional Education

Sept 2010 Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing

Nov 2009 Manual Handling in the Workplace

Nov 2009 Safe Use and Operation of Overhead Travelling Cranes

Aug 2009 Frontline Leader Training

May 2007 Certificate III in Industry Training and Assessment

Nov 2006 MNMC201A Work Safely

MNMC205A Conduct Local Risk Assessment

Nov 2006 Value Stream Mapping Workshop

Oct 2002 - Feb 2003 Change Agent Training (Tools and Techniques for

implementation of Lean Manufacture and Continuous

improvement)

Led By the Industry Forum

Sept 1998 Internal Audit Training

Nov 1997 Introduction to Supervision

Employment History

Jun 2009 - Jun 2014 Donhad

Forge Foreman

In my last role I was responsible for the supervision of a busy

manufacturing unit involved

in the manufacture of bolts for the mining industry. I was responsible for

up to 30 employees, liaising with management, sales and the production

scheduler to ensure customers orders were dispatched in full and on time.

My role included managing any overtime requirements within the

manufacturing process. Part of my role required me to carry out a yearly

Performance Review of all my workers, where training needs were highlighted

and any concerns were discussed with each employee. I was also responsible

for the calibration of any measuring equipment. I was responsible for the

safety within the unit, encouraging the employees to embrace the safety

culture of the company, this included ensuring that all PPE was worn and

all procedures were followed. I also ran monthly toolbox meetings to

continually inform the employees of any issues concerning safety and re-

address procedures and policies. I was also the Fire Warden for the area.

Dec 2008 - May 2009 Fero Industries

Production Supervisor

Duties include supervising the running of a busy manufacturing unit,

liaising with Management and Leading hands to ensure production needs are

met in a timely manner.

Jul 2007 - Dec 2008 Matrix Asia Pacific

Production Supervisor

In this role my duties include overseeing the running of a busy composite

materials workshop, liaising with Management and Leading hands to ensure

production needs are met in a timely manner. Ensuring work is carried out

in a safe manner in line with company procedures and OH&S policies. I am

also responsible for manning levels on the shop floor and identifying

process improvements within the factory.

Feb 2004 - June 2007 Sandvik RC Tools (formerly SDS Digger Tools,

formerly Premier Rock Tools)

Production Manager (Premier Rock Tools / SDS Digger Tools)

Technical Manager (Sandvik RC Tools)

In my role as Production Manager at Premier Rock Tools I was responsible

for the day to day running of a busy manufacturing workshop, producing

hammers and drill bits for the mining industry. My role was a hands on

approach, working closely with the operators and staff to ensure the timely

production of the product to a high level of quality. I also dealt with any

HR issues and was responsible for any safety on the site, including running

monthly meetings with the staff to highlight any issues.

When SDS Digger tools acquired the company the two sites were merged into

one and my role continued as the Production Manager over the two

operations. In June 2006 the company was then acquired by Sandvik RC Tools,

my role was then changed to that of Technical Manager. In this role I was

responsible for quality control, introduction of new products to the site,

lean manufacture and the supervision of apprentices.

June 2002 - Oct 2003 Bowmill Engineering

Production / Planning Engineer

This position enabled me to consolidate my manufacturing experience within

engineering (24years) and my management experience.

Specifically my duties included liaising with customers and their

requirements to achieve on time deliveries of their component part. The

role involved procurement of material and assuring any tooling required for

the manufacturing process was available for use. It was my responsibility

to launch the job on time to achieve the required delivery date, and by

working within a team of Account Exec's, load the machine shop in order for

all the work to flow through the various machining processes until

completion.

Leading the Lean Manufacturing initiatives, I attended a Real Time

Workshop, further to this I completed the Change Agent training for Lean

Manufacture. This provided me with an in depth training into the tools and

techniques used in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing within a

manufacturing environment. The training programme involved required me to

work within a team to identify opportunities for lean manufacture in the

manufacturing environment of a host company. The training contained theory

teach points, introducing the candidates to techniques for lean and

continuous improvement and practical activities to implement lean changes

within the hosts existing manufacturing methods.

Nov 2000 - May 2002 Cromwell Tools Ltd

Technical Sales Engineer

In my role as a technical sales engineer I supported external sales

engineers across the customer base in the application of cutting tools to

their business. This involved the utilization of problem solving skills and

exploring solutions to existing machining problems. In addition to this

supportive and advisory role I was involved in carrying out tooling trials

in the workplace. I was encouraged to develop people management skills,

furthering my previous management experience gained as Senior Engineer.

Dec 1999 - June 2000 C4 Carbides Cambridge (Short term Contract)

Production / Design Engineer

Employed as a Production / Design Engineer, in the production of carbide

grit coated products. Generating designs using Autocad LT 2000. Some jig

and fixture design and manufacture.

Nov 1996 - Dec 1999 Linread Northbridge Leicester

Production / Project Engineer

Employed as a Production / Project Engineer, in the manufacture of

fasteners for Aerospace engines and products. Duties included the

generation of operational drawings, using Autocad, from the customer's

original drawing for use on the factory floor. Required to undertake jig

and tool design. Problem solving on the shop floor. Investigating methods

of improving productivity and supervising trials of improvements. Being

part of an interactive team involved in continuous improvement.

In my role as project engineer at Linread Northbridge, I was involved with

the introduction of a single piece flow cell. As part of this project, I

was required to explore overseas development, including trips to Belgium,

Holland and Spain. Later on in the project, I was required to manage the

day to day running of the new cell, including the team working on the

project. This involved liaising closely with the operators to achieve the

required daily output measures and resolving any breakdown or maintenance

issues that occurred.

Involvement with the introduction to the company of a different type of cam

operated lathe (TOWA) required me to attend training on the use of the

machine and supervising and teaching the operators in its use, also the

resolving of any problems encountered.

Acting as the Senior Engineer, I was responsible for checking that the

operational drawings, created by the other Engineers, conformed to the

company's own drawing standards, and the standards and specifications

required by the customers to achieve a quality product. I also acted for

the Technical Manager, attending meetings on his behalf. Working with a

colleague, I undertook many Process Improvement projects to implement

throughout the company. These projects involved working and liaising with

the production output of the company. Completing an Internal Auditing

course allowed me to carry out audits on the company's standard procedures

in line with the accreditation of ISO 9002.

July 1992 - June 1996

Summer and part time employment whilst studying for degree BSc

Manufacturing Engineering.

Duties included milling, turning, drilling and general machine shop work.

Oct 1983 - June 1992 Rockwell P.M.C. (formerly Baker Perkins)

4 years experience on CNC machining centre, including setting of tools and

proving of machine programs. Further experience in all types of milling and

some turning and drilling.

Sept 1979 - Oct 1983 Newall Engineering

Served four-year apprenticeship, 1 year in training school, 3 years on shop

floor in the production of precision grinding machines. Duties included

milling and some slotting, broaching and engraving.

Other interests: Soccer, Mountain Biking and renovating

References

Robert Meehan - Superintendent MEM 1st Response Group

Rio Tinto

West Angelas

Pilbara

Western Australia

+61-419-***-***

aco6pl@r.postjobfree.com

Dr Gary Strickland - Chief Chemist

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd

150 Quill Way, Henderson, Western Australia 6166

+61-043*******

Paul Bradley - Superintendant

Sandvik RC Tools Vulcan Road Canning Vale WA Australia

+61-041*******

Supporting Statement

I am looking for an opportunity to advance myself further whilst

maintaining my continued interest in lean manufacture and associated

technological developments. I consider myself to be extremely reliable,

punctual and very willing to undertake learning of new skills and be

involved with new developments and projects.

I work well in a team, am methodical and well organized and have a good

sense of humour. I am an experienced manufacturing engineer, with excellent

interpersonal skills and project and production management experience.

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